Doctor of Philosophy in Business - Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies

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Doctor of Philosophy in Business
Program Description
The PhD in Business, with specialization in Management, Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing, or Accounting, is a 66-credit doctoral program designed for high-caliber and self-motivated students who wish to acquire top research, leadership, and analytical skills in business. It is primarily designed for students seeking jobs in academia but it is also for professionals and consultants seeking to serve multinational companies, government agencies, financial institutions, consulting firms and international agencies.
When to Begin
August or January
Admission Requirements
All students must meet the following, in addition to the general AIIAS admission criteria:
Hold a master’s degree, with a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or above (on a four-point scale).
Have satisfactory work experience (normally three years), as certified by a letter from an employer. Students otherwise eligible for regular admission with less than three years of work experience may be admitted to the program but will be required to enroll in Advanced Fieldwork in Business for a minimum of 3 credits per year (or fraction thereof) of lacking experience.
Provide a statement (500-750 words), describing (a) why they desire to pursue a PhD in Business at AIIAS, and (b) the topic or topics they would like to pursue for their dissertation research.
Meet the requirements of a selection interview by demonstrating readiness to undertake a doctoral program. The preparedness of a student for doctoral studies will be determined in terms of thinking skills, inquiring mind, self-directed learning, motivation, leadership potential, research aptitude and writing skills.
Demonstrated English proficiency (see
English Proficiency
).
Prerequisites
Have a master’s degree in the business area or a minimum of 36 semester credits of graduate coursework in business.
Provide evidence of graduate level preparation in each of the following areas:
Accounting or Finance
Information Systems
Academic Writing
Management
Strategic Planning
Research Methods
Marketing
1. The department will evaluate each student’s application and make the final determination as to whether a prerequisite has been met.
2. All students must demonstrate computer literacy upon entry into the program. Students deficient in any areas of computer literacy (word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, reference management software, academic plagiarism checker, etc.) will be recommended to take appropriate self-study modules.
Requirements
To be awarded the PhD degree in Business, a candidate must satisfactorily fulfill all the following requirements:
Complete a minimum of 66 credits of graduate coursework according to the curriculum with a minimum GPA of 3.50.
Successfully pass the comprehensive examination.
Publication/s or acceptance for publication in internationally/nationally indexed journal.
Teach at least one business course while enrolled in the PhD program and receive evaluations for the class(es) that indicate they were effectively taught. The course could be a formal academic course, or alternatively some other form of professional training, or some combination of both. The plan to meet this requirement must receive prior approval from the program committee.
Write and defend a doctoral dissertation.
Complete the Service Learning requirement.
Demonstrate the acquisition of the PhD PLOs and Doctoral Competencies by building and
presenting an e-portfolio.
Estimated Duration
Stages
Duration
Coursework
22-24 months
Comprehensives
3 months
Dissertation
12-18 months
TOTAL
37-45 months
What our PhD Students Say
Anup Dominic and Natasha Nangoy-Sinaga talk about why they choose AIIAS for their advanced degrees.
Curriculum
Core Courses (21 Credits)
Complete the following
seven
courses:
BUAD 730 Quality and Knowledge Management (3 credits)
Provides a strategic and structured approach to designing, monitoring, and improving business processes to
enhance organizational performance and increase customer satisfaction. Topics include quality perspectives,
quality theory, quality standards and awards, quality planning, customer focus, benchmarking, product and
process design, service quality design, supply chain management, quality tools, quality improvement teams
and projects, statistical process control, process capability, quality training, quality audits, and organizational
learning. Knowledge management strategies and processes designed to identify, capture, structure, value,
leverage, and share an organization’s intellectual properties will also be covered.
BUAD 778 Advanced Management Decision Tools (3 credits)
This course reviews the traditional paradigm for decision-making and then builds different perspectives to
decision-making that will enhance the quality of the decisions achieved. This is an advanced course in decision-
making and it assumes that students who enroll in this course are competent in quantitative analysis for
decision-making. Topics include hypothesis testing, Bayesian view of covariance, probability theory and
calibration, heuristics and biases, normative decision theory, prospect theory, decision biases, emotions in
decision-making, morality, forecasting, simulation, scenario generation, uncertainty and risk, happiness, and
improving decision-making.
BUAD 785 Leadership and Corporate Governance (3 credits)
A critical examination of traditional and contemporary leadership theories and concepts. The focus is on
leadership roles such as visioning, mentoring, team building, making ethical judgments with informed
analysis/reasoning, leading change, leading during crises and influencing business behavior in an ethical
manner towards organizational goals and mission. The course also critically evaluates the theories of corporate
governance, Corporate Social Responsibility, and their empirical testing.
ECON 765 Advanced Economic Theory (3 credits)
Covers selected topics in microeconomics, macroeconomics, international trade, developmental economics and
labor economics. Emphasis is on reading, analyzing, critiquing and synthesizing recent ideas published in current
journal articles on economic related issues.
LEAD 890 Biblical and Ethical Perspectives of Business Issues (3 credits)
A study of current business issues addressed from a biblical and ethical perspective. The aim of this course is
to equip students with the ability to develop a Biblical and ethical perspective of any business issues and to
articulate it clearly and comprehensively. The course purposes to develop in students the ability to perceive,
understand and discern any business issue from a Biblical and ethical point of view. The students will learn to
connect, analyze and evaluate business issues on the basis of ethical philosophies, moral principles and
common sense logic. Further, Biblical themes and scriptural foundation will be used to make value judgment
on contemporary business issues. This course may be taught from a methodological perspective where the
focus is on building Bible-based ethical framework for decision-making.
MGMT 720 Management Thought and Philosophy (3 credits)
Historical and contemporary theories of administration and their application in today’s world. Particular
attention is focused on the context (history, politics, religion, economics, geography) in which the theories
emerge, and their implications for Christians. The course aims to provide an understanding of the major
philosophical and theoretical underpinnings of management thinking and practice.
MGMT 725 Change and Crisis Management (3 credits)
Examines contemporary theories, conceptual frameworks and best practices in managing organizational change
and preventing and managing crisis. The course enhances student’s competence in the area of understanding
trends, identifying needs for change, overcoming resistance for change, designing programs for change,
implementing change, sticking change, spreading change and controlling change. Further, it also prepares
students in anticipating crisis and its impact, planning for crisis, developing a crisis plan, managing crisis when
and if it happens and learning from crisis. Prerequisite: MGMT 610 OrganizationalBehavior and Communication.
Education Cognate (6 Credits)
Complete the following
two
courses:
CHPH 872 Philosophy: An Adventist Perspective (3 credits)
A critical comparison of secular systems of Western philosophy and Christian and educational thought, with
special reference to the Seventh-day Adventist Church and the writings of Ellen White. This course is based on
an extensive survey of secular philosophical documents and consideration of theological, educational, and
practical issues arising from the readings. Position/reaction papers and extensive discussion allow students to
explore the Adventist perspective.
EDCI 620 Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (3 credits)
A course designed to prepare subject matter specialists to teach at the tertiary level. It focuses on characteristics
of adult learners and methods of teaching which are appropriate to higher education. It addresses topics such
as curriculum planning with focus on creating course outlines and lesson planning, instructional planning with
focus on teaching processes and preparation of learning materials and evaluation. The use of technology in
teaching, as well as research on best practices in adult learning, are also discussed.
Management Specialization (12 Credits)
Complete the following
two
courses:
MGMT 626 International Business Management (3 credits)
Analysis of the nature and scope of international business in the global market economy. Topics covered include
international business environments, the framework for international transactions, global strategies, and cross-
cultural concerns in management.
MGMT 750 Performance Management (3 credits)
This course explains and reinforces the concept that performance management is not a one-time supervisory
event, but an ongoing process of planning, facilitating, assessing, and improving individual and organizational
performance. Topics include role and importance of performance management, performance management
framework, performance planning, creating a performance management culture, performance assessment,
including 360degree feedback, performance improvement planning, identifying root causes of performance
issues and developing appropriate responses and performance metrics.
Complete the following
two
courses:
MGMT 793 Advanced Readings in ______ (3 credits)
Open to students only on a limited basis with departmental approval. Requires extensive readings on an agreed
topic with oral and written reports to the teacher. Normally, Advanced Readings is limited to 3 credits per
student per degree. Advanced Readings may not be used in lieu of core requirements.
MGMT 895 Directed Research in_____ (3 credits)
A course designed to give students the opportunity to present in-depth research in specific areas in consultation
with the teacher. The courses focus on research work as presented in extensive writing. One semester hour of
course credit requires 60 hours of individual work by the student.
MGMT845 Business Consulting (3 credits)
This course is designed to overview the consulting profession with a subsequent emphasis on organization
consulting issues. Effort is placed on developing proficiencies in a range of skills required to practice consulting.
This course enables students to provide research-based analytics, offer vital information to clients, solve client’s
problem, make diagnosis-based recommendations, assist solution implementation, build consensus and
commitment, facilitate client learning, and improve organizational effectiveness.
Finance Specialization (12 Credits)
Complete the following
two
courses:
FNCE 720 Innovative FinTech Management (3 credits)
In the midst of the 4th industrial revolution economy, financial technology or fintech has disrupted several
industries, particularly the banking system. This course seeks to expose students to a variety of innovative
financial policies and practices, which uses internet banking, mobile banking, cloud computing, artificial
intelligence, etc. to make financial management more efficient. The underlining philosophies that define fintech
versus other traditional financial methods are discussed and evaluated by observing how they operate in reality.
FNCE 740 Seminar in Financial Management (3 credits)
Complete the following
two
courses:
MGMT 793 Advanced Readings in ______ (3 credits)
Open to students only on a limited basis with departmental approval. Requires extensive readings on an agreed
topic with oral and written reports to the teacher. Normally, Advanced Readings is limited to 3 credits per
student per degree. Advanced Readings may not be used in lieu of core requirements.
MGMT 895 Directed Research in_____ (3 credits)
A course designed to give students the opportunity to present in-depth research in specific areas in consultation
with the teacher. The courses focus on research work as presented in extensive writing. One semester hour of
course credit requires 60 hours of individual work by the student.
MGMT845 Business Consulting (3 credits)
This course is designed to overview the consulting profession with a subsequent emphasis on organization
consulting issues. Effort is placed on developing proficiencies in a range of skills required to practice consulting.
This course enables students to provide research-based analytics, offer vital information to clients, solve client’s
problem, make diagnosis-based recommendations, assist solution implementation, build consensus and
commitment, facilitate client learning, and improve organizational effectiveness.
Accounting Specialization (12 Credits)
Complete the following
two
courses:
ACCT 780 Financial Accounting Theory (3 credits)
An in-depth study, analysis and evaluation of accounting theory (theory and method, measurement and
accounting theory construction); alternative models to the historical model of accounting; empirical research in
accounting: (positive theory of accounting) and accounting regulation (conceptual framework and accounting
standards); and other specific issues. A 700-level registration involves a study of advanced Accounting Theory,
Prerequisite: ACCT 652 Financial Accounting II.
ACCT 785 Current Issues and Development in Accounting (3 credits)
This course is designed to cover current issues and developments in financial accounting. The topics covered
depend on the current issues in the field of financial accounting. It is designed to familiarize students with
current issues and problems facing the accounting profession, to examine in depth various solutions proposed
by accounting scholars and others, and to strengthen students’ understanding of today’s critical issues in
accounting theory. A 700-level registration involves a study of advanced issues in accounting. Prerequisite:
ACCT 652 Financial Accounting II.
Complete the following
two
courses:
MGMT 793 Advanced Readings in ______ (3 credits)
Open to students only on a limited basis with departmental approval. Requires extensive readings on an agreed
topic with oral and written reports to the teacher. Normally, Advanced Readings is limited to 3 credits per
student per degree. Advanced Readings may not be used in lieu of core requirements.
MGMT 895 Directed Research in_____ (3 credits)
A course designed to give students the opportunity to present in-depth research in specific areas in consultation
with the teacher. The courses focus on research work as presented in extensive writing. One semester hour of
course credit requires 60 hours of individual work by the student.
MGMT845 Business Consulting (3 credits)
This course is designed to overview the consulting profession with a subsequent emphasis on organization
consulting issues. Effort is placed on developing proficiencies in a range of skills required to practice consulting.
This course enables students to provide research-based analytics, offer vital information to clients, solve client’s
problem, make diagnosis-based recommendations, assist solution implementation, build consensus and
commitment, facilitate client learning, and improve organizational effectiveness.
Human Resource Management Specialization (12 Credits)
Complete the following
two
courses:
HRMT 765 Staffing and Talent Management (3 credits)
This course exposes students to methods and practices to acquire, engage, and develop talent; focuses on the
development of leaders within an organization; and examines how executive succession is managed. The overall
integrative course framework leads students to examine current and seminal research based literature on
recruitment, selection, orientation/induction, socialization, and personnel retention.
HRMT 775 Advanced Training and Development (3 credits)
This course focuses on formal and informal methods of developing and training talent within an organization.
Through readings and discussions of both contemporary and seminal research-based literature, the course
covers topics such as formal and informal learning, developmental relationships, training techniques (on and
off-the-job) and performance management.
Complete the following
two
courses:
MGMT 793 Advanced Readings in ______ (3 credits)
Open to students only on a limited basis with departmental approval. Requires extensive readings on an agreed
topic with oral and written reports to the teacher. Normally, Advanced Readings is limited to 3 credits per
student per degree. Advanced Readings may not be used in lieu of core requirements.
MGMT 895 Directed Research in_____ (3 credits)
A course designed to give students the opportunity to present in-depth research in specific areas in consultation
with the teacher. The courses focus on research work as presented in extensive writing. One semester hour of
course credit requires 60 hours of individual work by the student.
MGMT845 Business Consulting (3 credits)
This course is designed to overview the consulting profession with a subsequent emphasis on organization
consulting issues. Effort is placed on developing proficiencies in a range of skills required to practice consulting.
This course enables students to provide research-based analytics, offer vital information to clients, solve client’s
problem, make diagnosis-based recommendations, assist solution implementation, build consensus and
commitment, facilitate client learning, and improve organizational effectiveness.
Human Resource Management Specialization (12 Credits)
Complete the following
two
courses:
MKTG 775 Advanced Consumer Behavior (3 credits)
In this course students research and apply psychological, social and cultural concepts to marketing decision-
making. Topics include consumer behavior and research; internal influences such as motivation and
involvement, personality, self-image, life-style, perception, learning, attitude formation and change, and
communication; external influences such as culture, subculture, social class, reference groups and family, and
the diffusion of innovations; and consumer decision-making.
MKTG 778 Advanced Advertising and Promotion (3 credits)
This course aims to give students an advanced understanding of integrated marketing communications (IMC),
as practiced by marketing managers and as conceptualized by researchers. It gives students theoretical,
conceptual, and practical skills in developing and managing advertising campaigns, sales promotions programs,
publicity drives, media mix, and public relations for building brand equity.
Complete the following
two
courses:
MGMT 793 Advanced Readings in ______ (3 credits)
Open to students only on a limited basis with departmental approval. Requires extensive readings on an agreed
topic with oral and written reports to the teacher. Normally, Advanced Readings is limited to 3 credits per
student per degree. Advanced Readings may not be used in lieu of core requirements.
MGMT 895 Directed Research in_____ (3 credits)
A course designed to give students the opportunity to present in-depth research in specific areas in consultation
with the teacher. The courses focus on research work as presented in extensive writing. One semester hour of
course credit requires 60 hours of individual work by the student.
MGMT845 Business Consulting (3 credits)
This course is designed to overview the consulting profession with a subsequent emphasis on organization
consulting issues. Effort is placed on developing proficiencies in a range of skills required to practice consulting.
This course enables students to provide research-based analytics, offer vital information to clients, solve client’s
problem, make diagnosis-based recommendations, assist solution implementation, build consensus and
commitment, facilitate client learning, and improve organizational effectiveness.
Research Cognate (12 Credits)
Complete the following
four
courses:
RESM 715 Applied Statistical Methods II (3 credits)
An introduction to the theory and applications of multivariate statistics.  Topics in the course include pre-data analysis screening, advanced multiple regression, canonical correlation analysis, exploratory factor analysis, multivariate analysis of variance, discriminant function analysis and binary logistic regression.  Presentation of a research project involving the application of advanced statistical procedures is expected.
Prerequisite
:  RESM 615 or equivalent.
RESM 740 Qualitative Research (3 credits)
A study of the philosophical foundation and methods of qualitative research including the question of purpose, design, data collection, interpretation, and presentation of findings.
RESM 751 Applied Qualitative Research (3 credits)
Application of specific qualitative research design, collection of data, analysis, reporting and interpretation.  Students are expected to present a research paper.
Prerequisite:
RESM 740 Qualitative Research
RESM 752 Applied Statistical Methods III (3 credits)
Advanced analyses of multivariate variables in the social sciences: cluster analysis, path analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and structural equation modeling. Students are expected to present a research paper.
Prerequisite:
RSEM 715 Applied Statistical Methods II
Dissertation (15 Credits)
Complete the following:
RESM 894 PhD Dissertation Topic (1 credit)
A required culminating activity. The output is an approved dissertation topic that meet the Graduate School research agenda. Only S/U grade is earned. The course is schedule to be completed in one term. A re-enrollment in the course is required when not completed in one term.
Prerequisite:
RESM 751, 752; BUAD 895.
BUAD 897 Dissertation Proposal Writing (2 credits)
A required culminating activity. The output is an approved dissertation proposal. Only S/U grade is earned. A re-enrollment in the course is required when not completed in two-terms.
Prerequisite:
RESM 895
BUAD 898 PhD Dissertation (12 credits)
A dissertation required under the PhD in Religion program. For details, see the PhD in Religion program section.
A total of 12 semester hours must be taken. Prerequisite: GSEM 890 PhD Dissertation Proposal Seminar.
Program Structure
Credits
Business Core
21
Education Cognate
Specialization
12
Research Cognate
12
Dissertation
15
Total
66
Core
21
Complete the following
seven
courses:
BUAD 730 Quality and Knowledge Management
BUAD 778 Advanced Management Decision Tools
BUAD 785 Leadership and Corporate Governance
ECON 765 Advanced Economic Theory
LEAD 890 Biblical and Ethical Perspectives of Business Issues
MGMT 720 Management Thought and Philosophy
MGMT 725 Change and Crisis Management
Education Cognate
Complete the following
two
courses:
CHPH 872 Philosophy: An Adventist Perspective
EDCI 620 Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Management Specialization
12
Complete the following
two
courses:
MGMT 626 International Business Management
MGMT 750 Performance Management
Complete
two
of the following courses:
MGMT 793 Advanced Readings in ______
MGMT 895 Directed Research in ______
MGMT 845 Business Consulting
Finance Specialization
12
Complete the following
two
courses:
FNCE 720 Innovative FinTech Management
FNCE 740 Seminar in Financial Management
Complete
two
of the following courses:
FNCE 793 Advanced Readings in ______
FNCE 895 Directed Research in ______
FNCE 845 Business Consulting
Human Resource Management Specialization
12
Complete the following
two
courses:
HRMT 765 Staffing and Talent Management
HRMT 775 Advanced Training and Development
Complete the
two
of the following courses:
HRMT 793 Advanced Readings in ______
HRMT 895 Directed Research in ______
HRMT 845 Business Consulting
Marketing Specialization
12
Complete the following
two
courses:
MKTG 775 Advanced Consumer Behavior
MKTG 778 Advanced Advertising and Promotion
Complete
two
of the following courses:
MKTG 793 Advanced Readings in ______
MKTG 895 Directed Research in ______
MKTG 845 Business Consulting
Research Cognate
12
Complete the following
four
courses:
RESM 715 Advanced Statistics
RESM 740 Qualitative Research
RESM 751 Applied Qualitative Research
RESM 752 Applied Quantitative Research
Dissertation
15
Complete the following:
BUAD 897 Dissertation Proposal Writing
BUAD 898 PhD Dissertation
12
Meet our Business Professors
David Lumowa, PhD
Assistant Professor, Finance
LeRoy Ruhupatty, PhD
Associate Professor, Financial Accounting
Natasha Sinaga
Assistant Professor, Management
Kenneth Swansi, PhD
Associate Professor, Management and Economics
Jasmin Tuapin, PhD
Assistant Professor, Accounting
Meet Our Faculty
Financial Information for PhD in Business
Estimated Tuition and Fees
$19,070 (ON CAMPUS)
Tuition, required fees, books. Not including prerequisites.
Estimated Annual Cost of Living
Family $ 8,770
This includes housing, utility, food & miscellaneous, refundable deposit. For a couple with 2 children in a 2-bedroom unit.
Individual $ 3,500
This includes housing, utility, food & miscellaneous, refundable deposit.
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